Interventions for improving medication-taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple medications

Abstract

<p class="first" id="d36166820e108">Older people taking multiple medications represent a large and growing proportion of the population. Managing multiple medications can be challenging, and this is especially the case for older people, who have higher rates of comorbidity and physical and cognitive impairment than younger adults. Good medication-taking ability and medication adherence are necessary to ensure safe and effective use of medications. </p>